Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and other roads filtered so that cycles can pass through but motor traffic cannot, are nothing new in Lambeth. The only question is why when the past improvements were successful it has taken until now to see more areas benefit.
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Bike buddies supporting new and returning cyclists
Are you a confident cyclist willing to help others experience the joy and freedom of cycling? Or a new or returning cyclist feeling nervous about cycling in London? We are starting a new free "bike buddies" scheme in Lambeth, to support more people to take to two (or three) wheels. A Lambeth bike buddies group … Continue reading Bike buddies supporting new and returning cyclists
Court rejects claims against low traffic neighbourhoods
This morning a High Court judge rejected a case against Lambeth's new low traffic neighbourhoods. We welcome this important judgement supporting the council's approach to creating safer, healthier streets. We already knew the council's approach was popular as shown by polling specialists and in the results of May's elections. We know they have enabled people … Continue reading Court rejects claims against low traffic neighbourhoods
Walking and cycling improvements Streatham Hill to the Elephant
We have written before about minor improvements TfL promised to the A23 north of the South Circular and to the A3 from the Oval to Elephant. We wrote how we have been surprised that the small changes that have been made such as continuous bus lanes, removal of two straight ahead lanes at junctions and … Continue reading Walking and cycling improvements Streatham Hill to the Elephant
Get Out Cycling, new women-led group
Get Out Cycling is a new Cycling UK-affiliated community club based in Lambeth. It is women-led but fully inclusive and aims to help break down barriers to cycling. They offer a Thursday evening and weekend group ride monthly and a monthly four-week confidence-building cycling course in Brockwell Park on Saturday afternoons. Rides are currently on … Continue reading Get Out Cycling, new women-led group
Brixton Hill LTN needed
There's daily chaos in the area that would be covered by the much needed Brixton Hill low traffic neighbourhood. Local resident Joe Lane has shared these pictures with us. Side streets on Brixton Hill are due improvements from a low traffic neighbourhood to stop drivers cutting through to and from the South Circular and Clapham … Continue reading Brixton Hill LTN needed
Good start, much more needed
The minor improvements TfL promised to the A23 north of the South Circular and to the A3 from the Oval to Elephant have been appearing. Somewhat to our surprise the small changes that have been made such as continuous bus lanes, removal of two straight ahead lanes at junctions and some banned turns - have … Continue reading Good start, much more needed
Free bike checks from Dr Bike this spring
Get your bike checked for free at Dr Bike events commissioned by Lambeth Council. Dr Bike sessions take place across the borough. Dr Bike will look at your brakes, tyres, gears and the general road-worthiness of your bike. The Dr Bike mechanics will fix problems with your bike if it's possible to do it there … Continue reading Free bike checks from Dr Bike this spring
Tulse Hill LTN report: more people cycling & fewer driving
More people are cycling in the Tulse Hill low traffic neighbourhood, and motor traffic is down too. This welcome news is shown in new figures for bike and motor vehicle movements in and around the area. Safer Streets for Tulse Hill is a group of Tulse Hill residents, some living inside the LTN and some … Continue reading Tulse Hill LTN report: more people cycling & fewer driving
More people cycling in the Streatham Hill low traffic neighbourhood
The Streatham Hill low traffic neighbourhood has seen a big increase in people cycling. The monitoring report on the scheme also sets out improvements that will be made so that the low traffic neighbourhood works even better. We look forward to TfL's improvements to the A23 Streatham Hill becoming reality. They will make a real … Continue reading More people cycling in the Streatham Hill low traffic neighbourhood
More people cycling in Ferndale low traffic neighbourhood
More people are cycling in the low traffic neighbourhood around Ferndale Road. It is good that further improvements to the scheme are coming too. This news is shown in new figures for bike and motor vehicle movements in and around the area. Lambeth council’s map showing the Ferndale low traffic neighbourhood when launched in 2020. … Continue reading More people cycling in Ferndale low traffic neighbourhood
Oval Stockwell low traffic neighbourhood report
More people are getting on their bikes now that the Oval to Stockwell low traffic neighbourhood is in place, and motor traffic has gone down. This welcome news is shown in new figures for bike and motor vehicle movements in and around the area. Lambeth council has issued the first assessment of the low traffic … Continue reading Oval Stockwell low traffic neighbourhood report
